| Disability | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| 10 percent | $ 98 |
| 20 percent | 188 |
| 30 percent | 288 |
| 40 percent | 413 |
| 50 percent | 589 |
| 60 percent | 743 |
| 70 percent | 937 |
| 80 percent | 1,087 |
| 90 percent | 1,224 |
| 100 percent | 2,036 |
| Depending upon the disability rating of the veteran, allowances for a spouse range from $35 to $117; and for each additional child, $18 to $61. |
| Maximum Status | Annual Rate |
|---|---|
| Veteran without dependent | $8,989 |
| With one dependent | 11,773 |
| Veteran permanently housebound | 10,987 |
| With one dependent | 13,771 |
| Veteran needing regular aid and attendance | 14,999 |
| With one dependent | 17,782 |
| Two veterans married to one another | 11,773 |
| Veterans of World War I and Mexican Border Period, addition to the applicable annual rate | 2,037 |
| Increase for each additional dependent child | 1,532 |
| Type of training* | No dependent | One dependent | Two dependents | Each add dependent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Full-time | 420.45 | 521.54 | 614.60 | 44.80 |
| 3/4-time | 315.93 | 391.74 | 459.50 | 34.45 |
| 1/2-time | 211.39 | 261.91 | 307.87 | 22.98 |
| B Full-time | 420.45 | 521.54 | 614.60 | 44.80 |
| C Full-time | 367.62 | 444.57 | 512.35 | 33.32 |
| D Full-time | 420.45 | 521.54 | 614.60 | 44.80 |
| 3/4-time | 315.93 | 391.74 | 459.50 | 34.45 |
| 1/2-time | 211.39 | 261.91 | 307.87 | 22.98 |
| 1/4-time | 105.98 | 130.96 | 153.93 | 11.48 |
| *Type of training A. Institutional or unpaid work experience in a federal, state or local agency, or a federally recognized Indian tribe agency. B. Unpaid on-job training in a federal, state or local agency, or a federally recognized Indian tribe agency; training in a home; vocational course in a rehabilitation facility or sheltered workshop; independent instructor; institutional non-farm cooperative. C. Farm cooperative, apprenticeship, on-job training, or on-job non-farm cooperative. The VA payment is based on the wage received. D. Independent living or extended evaluation. |
Spouses
2000 Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
(Veteran died prior to Jan. 1, 1993)
| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| E-1-E-6 | $881 |
| E-7 | 911 |
| E-8 | 962 |
| E-9 | 1003 |
| W-1 | 930 |
| W-2 | 968 |
| W-3 | 997 |
| W-4 | 1,054 |
| O-1 | 930 |
| O-2 | 962 |
| O-3 | 1,028 |
| O-4 | 1,087 |
| O-5 | 1,198 |
| O-6 | 1,349 |
| O-7 | 1,458 |
| O-8 | 1,598 |
| O-9 | 1,712 |
| O-10 | 1,878 |
Spouses
2000 Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
(Veteran died on/after Jan. 1, 1993)
| Allowances | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic Rate | $881 |
| Additional: Each Dependent Child | 222 |
| Aid and Attendance | 222 |
| Housebound | 107 |
| Add $222 for each dependent child under age 18. Add $191 if veteran was totally disabled eight continuous years prior to death. |
2000 Improved Death Pension Maximum
| Recipient | Annual Rate ($) |
|---|---|
| Surviving spouse | 6,026 |
| With one dependent child | 7,891 |
| Surviving spouse permanently housebound | 7,367 |
| With dependent child | 9,228 |
| Surviving spouse in need of regular aid and attendance | 9,635 |
| With dependent child | 11,497 |
| Allowance for each additional dependent child | 1,532 |
| Pension for each surviving child | 1,532 |
Spina Bifida Benefits
(Effective Dec. 1, 2000)
| ... | Level I | Level II | Level III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Rate ($) | 213 | 743 | 1,272 |
| Provided to children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida. The three levels represent degree of disability. |
Loan Guaranty Entitlement
| Loan Amount | Guaranty Percent | Maximum Amount ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $45,000 | 50 | 22,500 |
| $45,001 to $56,250 | 40-50 | 22,500 |
| $56,251 to $144,000 | 40 | 36,000 |
| $144,001 or more | 25 | 50,750 |
| Manufactured home or lot | 40 | 20,000 |
| Loan Category | Veterans % of loan | Reservists % of loan |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase or construction loans with down payments of less than 5 percent, refinancing loans and home improvement loans | 2.0 | 2.75 |
| Purchase or construction loans with down payments of at least 5 percent but less than 10 percent | 1.5 | 2.25 |
| Purchase or construction loans with down payments of 10 percent or more | 1.25 | 2.0 |
| Manufactured home loans | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Interest rate reduction loans | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Assumption of VA-guaranteed loans | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Second or subsequent use without a down payment | 3.0 | 3.0 |